Thank you!!!!
Frequent Miler (that’s me) was elected “Best Points and Miles Blog” in Frequent Business Traveler’s 3rd annual GlobeRunner awards!
I know, you’ve never heard of these awards before (unless you happened to read “Frequent Miler’s leaked campaign strategy” back in March). I had never heard of it either until I got an email telling me I had been nominated. Honestly, I wasn’t sure whether it was real or some kind of elaborate email scam involving a Nigerian Prince. A Google search, though, showed press releases from Flyertalk and Singapore airlines announcing their previous wins so I figured it might be legit. Then, I kicked into campaign mode and did what anyone would do who wants to win an election: I went negative.
Of course, I wasn’t the only GlobeRunner Award winner. Lucky, from One Mile at a Time, won Best General Travel Blog. Pictures of the two Best Bloggers accepting our awards can be found here. And, a full list of winners can be found here. It’s awesome and humbling to be found on the same page as other obviously deserving winners such as LOT Polish Airlines which won Best Airline in Europe/Middle East/Africa, and United Airlines which tied with Delta for Best Airline in the Americas. Yes, really.
Paparazzi were ready to capture the event, in full. Here are the Best Blog winners on our chauffeured ride from the airport:
And, here’s a photo of the trophy given to each winner:
As you can see below, the trophy is not exactly huge:
And, to put it into perspective, you can see that I’m not that big of a guy:
Still, despite the diminutive size of the award, I’m honored to accept it. Thank you, everyone who voted for me!
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Fm, I am part of the silent majority that think your blog has real “work” behind it with research and insight. The only reason I write this post is to encourage you to continue!! I don’t want to butter you up too much, but your sense of humor is totally my style….I manage credit for 6 family members and my churns are 20 cards… Guess who earned my links without ever needing to obviously pump cards? Just want to encourage you to continue your styles. Just like your NYC in 50 bucks or so was an experiment totally my style (it’s not about the money, it’s about learning the game) .. U am pretty sure you don’t let the “haters” influence you….I believe you when you say your soul is not for sale.
Thanks Ak. I don’t plan to change 🙂
Congratz man, thanks for the solid material you provide.
Thanks JC
I really respect you sir! You always have the best post of anyone, any bloggers and you never beg for referral bonuses,You never post crappy posts like the others. Most other bloggers are busy writing posts about card bonuses and asking us to apply so they get referral bonuses.
I always apply thru your links and I implore, request all the fans of this blog to apply for cards from this site.
Thanks for all the hard work you do
Thanks jim
Congrats on reward…well deserved. Question for anyone who can answer it. Can i apply for the Citi Premier again if I have had it before but it has been cancelled for 6-8 months? Thanks in advance for your help.
Thanks Mary. I don’t know for sure about the Premier, but my guess is yes.
Big congrats, FM!!! They definitely got it right, as you deserve the category more than anyone. They owe you a bigger trophy now. 😉
LOL, thanks Max
Thanks greek2me, Rafael, mark, Jerry, JustSaying (and LOL re: shopping portals), and Chris
Congrats, FM.
Ben is super hot 🙂
And to think of how many times I had to try before my ballot stuffing mantra began to work…….in the words of “Landslide Lyndon”, vote early and vote often…………if only you got a commission on all the “extra” miles and points I have received because of you……..the words “shopping portal” still give my wife and I cold headaches……..
Is that Ben in the first pic? OMG.
Greg — There’s a better link for the United card than the one you have on your site:
https://www.theexplorercard.com/50k50AFWICLTO?cell=KRC
This includes a $50 statement credit. As of now, other bloggers seem content to ignore this better offer.
Thanks Nick. I’ve updated my Best Offers page (and also sent out a Quick Deal earlier in the evening)
I did not vote for you only because I did not know about it , but I have great belated intentions. I certainly would have
Maximum research, minimum pimping is why I follow you
Also you have responded to every inquiry / question I have posed to you……..that is why I am glad to use your affilate links when possible
Agreed. Great blog. Thank you.
FM,
I would have voted for you twice. Your blog helped me get the Southwest Airlines companion pass via two Rapid Rewards credit cards. Saved $10,000 in airfare and counting! I check in everyday now.
Congratulations
Congrats Greg- you da best!